Two charged in Cicero, Salina burglaries

Syracuse, NY -- Two people accused of breaking into Cicero and Salina homes remain in the Onondaga County Justice Center jail tonight.

Samantha Hunter, 19, of 8054 Evesborough Drive, Clay, was charged Monday with third-degree grand larceny, four counts of second-degree burglary, four counts of petit larceny and one count of attempted second-degree burglary, according to jail records.

John M. Porceng, 24, of 2147 county Route 12, Central Square, faces single counts of each of the same charges, jail records show.

The two would knock on doors, Onondaga County sheriff's Sgt. John D'Eredita said.

John M. Porceng

If someone answered, they'd say they were looking for a lost dog. If no one answered, they'd enter the home and take money and jewelry, he said.

Hunter and Porceng face charges from Cicero police and the sheriff's office. Hunter also faces charges from Liverpool police, according to jail records.